Welcome to A Disney State of Mind!! This weekly newsletter will share with you Disney tips, tricks, news and my personal reviews and experiences in hopes it helps as you plan your supercalifragilistic vacation to the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Let's jump right in and get to this week's news and information!
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NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEK
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27th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Returns!
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It is with absolute excitement and joy that I share the Annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival will begin this year on March 4th! Disney announced earlier this week that the 90-day festival is in it's 27th year and there are exciting things to come!
This is one of my very favorite festivals of the year (although I think I might say that for all of the Epcot festivals!). It's so hard to pick just one. But this one is special. The topiaries displayed throughout the park for the festival are incredible, and bring back a lot of memories for me! I remember driving to the Magic Kingdom (well I was in the back seat of the car!) and seeing all of the topiaries outside the entrance of the park and around the Transportation and Ticket Center in the 80s and 90s. Even though the topiaries have matured and become more impressive over the years, I remember back to those days, when I see them. Brings me right back to my childhood and my early vacations to WDW. The colors, the topiaries, the food, the special events and the absolute perfect weather this time of year all make this festival so fabulous every single year. This is not a festival to be missed.
While we don't have a lot of information just yet, I did start to create a festival guide. Bookmark this page. I will be adding more details as they are announced over the next few months
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DisneyParks LIVE Streaming Epcot Forever on October 1st
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Disney we’ll host a #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the first-ever performance of Epcot Forever on October 1! To watch the live stream, visit the Disney Parks Blog on Tuesday, October 1, at 8:50 PM EST.
Epcot Forever is an all-new, limited-time fireworks spectacular featuring music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special effects kites.
The show takes us on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot featuring an all-new soundtrack; a collection of songs that paint a colorful picture of the park, with a look towards the future and all the magical possibilities still to come.
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Events Ending Monday at Walt Disney World
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I purposely left this post in this week's newsletter because these events will be ending on Monday (for whoever have missed the newsletter last week).
The beginning of this year kicked off with a ton of fun events happening across all 4 parks and sadly many of them are coming to an end on September 30, 2019.
Here is a list of activities, entertainment and more that will end on Monday. If you want to see any of these for the first time or for the 100th time, your time is limited, so plan to visit the parks soon!
Mickey & Minnie's Surprise Celebration / Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party!
Don't miss the Mickey & Minnie meet & greet inside Town Square! And be sure to enjoy the new street party featuring an all new song "It's a Good Time" as it makes its way down Main Street (several times daily).
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Ending
IlluminNations: Reflections of Earth will end it's 20-year run making way for an all-new nighttime spectacular.
Incredibles Come to Pixar
The entire area will be transformed into Metroville, the world of The Incredibles. There will be a dance party, a meet and greet with Edna Mode, photo ops, and more!
Mike & Sully Meet and Greet
Meet your favorite characters from Monsters, Inc.
Tree of Life "Lion King" Projection Show
New projections on the Tree of Life featuring music and animation paying tribute to the classic film.
Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party
Dance party including Timon and Rafiki. Daily on the Discovery Island stage.
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Beaches and Cream Soda Shop - The Beach Club Resort - Set to close in early August 2019 and reopen in December 2019.
Walt Disney World Railroad, Main Street U.S.A - Magic Kingdom - Closed now through TBD
Astro Orbitor - Magic Kingdom - Currently Closed
Primevil Whirl - Animal Kingdom - currently closed, set to reopen on September 29, 2019
Mizner's Lounge - Grand Floridian Resort - Currently closed - scheduled to re-open Fall 2019
Big Blue Pool - Art of Animation Resort - Currently closed - scheduled to re-open Fall 2020
Disney's Blizzard Beach - Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be temporarily closed beginning Sept. 8, 2019. Additional refurbishment work and enhancements will take place later this year, resulting in a longer annual down time than in previous years. The park is scheduled to re-open on Jan. 13, 2020.
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REFERENCE LINKS & EVENT REMINDERS
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MASTER FILE
There is so much happening across all of Walt Disney World, it's sometimes hard to keep track of! Well now you don't have to! I keep track of it for you! Here is a link to my Master File with all of the updates! Bookmark this and refer back to it often as you are planning your magical vacation! I update it as news is announced.
MAGIC KINGDOM
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Here are the remaining dates:
- September 27 (SOLD OUT), 29
- October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
- November 1
See my complete guide here!
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Here are this year's dates:
- November 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24
- December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22
See my complete guide here!
EPCOT
Epcot Forever
Temporarily replacing IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Epcot forever will tap into the history of Epcot through music, imagery, laser, fireworks and more!
Dates: October 1, 2019
Dapper Day Returns
Read complete details here. AND you can now SHOP for fun Dapper Day accessories! For more, click here!
Dates: November 16, 2019
Epcot Food & Wine Festival
Celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the year with delectable food, drinks and entertainment. See my complete guide here.
Dates: August 29 - November 23, 2019
Epcot Festival of the Holidays
Celebrate all the delights of the season, including the Candlelight Processional!
Dates: November 29 - December 30, 2019
Epcot Festival of the Arts
Experience art in all different forms – ink and paint, photography, culinary, and so much more!
Dates: January 17 - February 24, 2020
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Disney's Skyliner Opens
Disney's newest form of transportation opens on Sunday September 29th!
Dates: September 29th, 2019
Dapper Day Returns
Read complete details here. AND you can now SHOP for fun Dapper Day accessories! For more, click here!
Dates: November 17, 2019
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Rise of the Resistance
The second and flagship attraction in SWGE will soon open! Read everything you need to know about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge here in my Complete Guide.
Dates: December 5, 2019
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Join Mickey and Minnie on zany adventures in an all-new attraction.
Dates: Spring 2020
Mickey Shorts Theater
Along with the opening of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, joining the park’s theater district will be a reimagined venue, the Mickey Shorts Theater. More to come.
Dates: Spring 2020
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DSM TIP OF THE DAY (WEEKLY RECAP)
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In case you missed it on social media, here is a recap of my tips for this week!
Be sure to follow along on social media (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) for the latest tips, news and information!!
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That's all for this week my friends! As always, thank you for following along here and on social. I appreciate all of you!
Until next week...have a magical weekend and week ahead! And always stay in a Disney state of mind...
Marnie ºoº
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